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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEARNARAIDH BHEAG OR LITTLE BERNERA | Bhearnaraidh Bheag Bearnaraidh Bheag or Little Bernera Bearnaraidh Bheag or Little Bernera Bearnaraidh Bheag or Little Bernera |
Norman Macdonald John Morrison John Mackay Donald Murray |
017 | A large Island in loch roag which is about 3/4 of a mile from East to west and about 1/2 a mile from north to south and around which are several small rocks which make it very dangerous for navigators. It is one of the best Islands in Lewis the greater portion of it consists of good pasture for sheep and Black Cattle There were 12 families living on it at some period not very remote, there is a grave yard on the eastern end of it which is not enclosed, there is also a Fish House on its southern side which is occupied by the Stornoway Merchants for the purpose of Curing Cod and Ling. |
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